A Strathaven gin distiller has had plenty to raise a glass to recently having scooped three gongs at the World Gin awards.
Inspirited Dry Gin received two bronze awards and a silver award for three of their creations at the recent industry bash – this year held online.
And head distiller Lawrence Nicholson said the team were “simply over the moon” at the success.
He told the News : “We are absolutely delighted with these awards.
“We cannot thank everyone enough for the support we have received and continue to receive. As it was for so many other businesses, 2020 was a challenging year for us. However, picking up these awards fills us with immense pride.
“We look forward now to 2021.”
Lawrence and the team were given bronze awards for their ‘Summer Berries and Hibiscus’ and ‘Bergomot Orange and Golden Kiwi’ gins, picking up a silver award for their ‘Navy Strength Spiced’.
Described as “bold, complex and shockingly smooth,” the company’s navy strength gin is classed one for the connoisseurs and ideal in a negroni or simply over ice.
Meanwhile their summer berries gin has been a fan favourite since launching, and is said to be the “perfect gift for mother’s day,” with personalised labels.
And their bergomot orange gin is always snapped up quickly upon release.
Last year we told you how Inspirited joined forces with Kilmarnock FC to become the club’s first official gin partner.
That sees their specially-branded dry gin available to fans of the club and those attending match day hospitality events.
We also told you how they had joined up with fellow Avondale distiller, McLean’s Gin, to offer up hand sanitiser to organisations in need.
The pair managed to crowdfund an impressive £2000 in just days, providing 341 x 70cl bottles to hospitals, GP surgeries, chemists, community care workers, charities, and police stations.
In fact, pretty much every frontline service provider in their area was given a helping hand by the resilience of the pair.
Lawrence and his team then moved to distilling over 1000 litres a day, supplying the not-for-profit gel to the Ministry of Defence, Marines, telecom workers, the St Andrew’s Hospice and Richmond Foundation.
